Chulasiri Patuwanawithana vs L.K. Sama Priyanthi Kumari – CA APPEAL NO. 802/98 F -2013

In the case between L.K. Sama Priyanthi Kumari and Chulasiri Patuwanawithana, the court addressed the issue of an appeal concerning the enforcement and fulfillment of a decree for payment. It was determined that, as the Appellant agreed to honor the original judgment and both parties agreed on the conditions regarding payment and enforcement, the appeal could be withdrawn. The decision upheld that appeals may be dismissed based on settlement between parties and allowed for a mutually agreed suspension of execution, reaffirming that procedural flexibility may be permitted when settlement terms are agreed by both parties. The judgment was rendered pursuant to the parties’ agreement, underscoring the court’s capacity to give effect to settlements reached after judgment.

K.T.Chitrasiri J. —